The Billings Fire Department plans to close public areas along the Rims as well as Zimmerman Park and Phipps Park during the upcoming Fourth of July holiday.  Closures will begin the morning of July 4th (Sunday) at 5:00 A.M. and will remain in effect until the morning of July 5th (Monday).  Vehicle, bike, and pedestrian access is prohibited during this period.  The Billings Police Department, Yellowstone County Sheriff’s Office, Montana Highway Patrol, Airport Police and Billings Fire Department will have active patrols along the closed areas.